With
the recent royal wedding, the world’s attention is on royal families and of
course, their clothing. That doesn’t have to mean all glitter and pink and
tulle like it may have when we were playing dress up as a child! The elegant,
timeless, and sleek style of our most famous princesses such as Diana, Kate
Middleton, and Grace Kelly has a lot of us taking note and we all want to know
how to achieve their sophisticated style. It’s easier than you think to achieve
their polished style when you know where to look.
Here
is a handful of ways to can get that refined look on a budget when you want to feel
like royalty.
Stick to one color
Disney
princesses and real-life princesses have one thing in common; they wear
timeless pieces of clothes that are above everything that may go in and out of
fashion. Treat yourself to the same classic look by keeping the patterns to a
minimum and only allowing something subtly unusual if you do choose a type of
pattern.
Think
about Kate Middleton’sblue patterned dress, for example, that
looked like it had tiny polka-dots on from afar but revealed hundreds of tiny
birds instead when viewed up close. It also kept to only two colors while
keeping the color palette classic.
Pastel hues will give an extra impression of elegance but if that isn’t your
style, try a jewel tone that is a bit more striking such as emerald green or,
of course, royal blue.
Rethink how you use accessories
When
you think about how a royal might dress, it’s clear that subtle and timeless
fashion is the way to go. Yet, you’re allowed to have a bit of fun with the
accessories and even try to wear it in unusual ways like Diana was so famous
for. Go for a backless dress and wear your necklace backward, like Princess
Diana to draw attention to your back or get aprincess ringso that you can wear a
subtle crown on your finger instead. Another classic example is to just wear
your necklace as a headpiece and add an Egyptian flair to your look.
Wear yesterday’s fashion
If
you’ve paid any attention to what Kate Middleton likes to wear, you know that
she often shows up in dresses that are inspired by the 40’s. While you don’t
have to go for the 40’s look exclusively, you can use the same mindset and look
at the fashion of previous decades for inspiration. You rarely see Kate
Middleton trying new trends.
Edwardian fashionis another great place
to be inspired by and it will make you look authentically royal without
necessarily blowing your budget. Add lace or rich textures to your look to feel
more like royalty. Or what about a high-collar look from the Elizabethan
fashion?
You
have a lot to choose from and it is so much fun to branch out and be inspired
by new things. Remember whatever you wear, do it confidently and you will
always exude royal vibes!
